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KIDNEY CARE CENTER MERRILLVILLE LLC
NPI 1417336207
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Merrillville, IN

Active since May 26, 2015CLIA 15D2102351 · Waiver
757 E 81ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 472-0379(219) 472-0491 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 28, 2025, Nov 11, 2024, Sep 15, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kidney Care Center Merrillville Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KIDNEY CARE CENTER MERRILLVILLE LLC (NPI 1417336207) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 21, 2027 and lists Morufu Alausa, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417336207
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameKIDNEY CARE CENTER MERRILLVILLE LLC
Location Address757 E 81ST AVEMerrillville, IN 46410-5538
Mailing AddressPo Box 3877Joliet, IL 60434-3877 · (815) 741-6830 · Fax (815) 741-6832
Phone(219) 472-0379
Fax(219) 472-0491
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMorufu AlausaCeo · (815) 741-6830
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1417336207 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
757 E 81ST AVE, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kidney Care Center Merrillville Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Branislav Marcic, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1356396378
757 E 81ST AVE
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 472-0379
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Vikash Sinha, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1740628726
757 E 81ST AVE
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 472-0379
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kadambari Jangam, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1891378568
757 E 81ST AVE
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 472-0379
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Melyn Mabunay, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659261279
9410 CALUMET AVE STE 101
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 922-8051
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Albara Said, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1013208412
3302 VOLLMER RD
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 898-0811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Khalid Elharrif, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1487150306
3302 VOLLMER RD
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 898-0811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Ritika Paul, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1801321807
3302 VOLLMER RD
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 898-0811
✔ PECOS19 mi
Tauseef Sarguroh, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1235442443
3302 VOLLMER RD
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 898-0811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Hani Alsharif, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1598974149
4457 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 201
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-2448
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 15D2102351

Kidney Care Ctr Merrillville LLC · Merrillville, IN
Active · expires Sep 21, 2027
CLIA Number15D2102351
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTunji M. Alausa
Laboratory Phone(219) 472-0382
Laboratory LocationKidney Care Ctr Merrillville LLC757 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC is 1417336207. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2015.

Where is Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC located?

Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC is located at 757 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 472-0379.

What is Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nephrology (7), Internal Medicine (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D2102351) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 21, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC was last updated on March 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.